It depends what the Devils philosophy under Shero is with regards to player development.

The transition from junior to pro can be quite a difficult adjustment for some. I think he’s got speed, plays with grit and has a decent scoring touch. His totals have increased from year one to year two.

He probably needs to get stronger but that’s not unexpected for a kid who is 19.

I don’t necessarily think it would be a bad thing for him to get one more year in junior hockey. Odds are if he came back to Hamilton, they would deal him to a contender so he could get another shot at a deep playoff run which is great for experience. That Dogs will be a much different club next year.

I didn't have anything against SSM, but I spent a little too much time arguing with one person on HF who insisted that SSM would wipe the floor with any NCAA team solely based on the number of NHL picks they boasted. Most of us were quick to point out that the NCAA is a different animal with 18-23 year olds rather than 16-20. There were other examples of NCAA teams which had a bunch of future stars but got eliminated by older clubs. But the other guy remained incredulous. So it's at least amusing that SSM got knocked off by a team which wasn't loaded with guys with big pedigrees. [/coolstorybro]

Will be fun to get to watch these guys when NHL Network picks up the Memorial Cup. I wouldn't be surprised to see Regina win it as the host city and they've been sitting on the sidelines for a month.

I didn't have anything against SSM, but I spent a little too much time arguing with one person on HF who insisted that SSM would wipe the floor with any NCAA team solely based on the number of NHL picks they boasted. Most of us were quick to point out that the NCAA is a different animal with 18-23 year olds rather than 16-20. There were other examples of NCAA teams which had a bunch of future stars but got eliminated by older clubs. But the other guy remained incredulous. So it's at least amusing that SSM got knocked off by a team which wasn't loaded with guys with big pedigrees. [/coolstorybro]

Will be fun to get to watch these guys when NHL Network picks up the Memorial Cup. I wouldn't be surprised to see Regina win it as the host city and they've been sitting on the sidelines for a month.

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Yeah, Regina took Swift Current to seven games in round one and they are older than the other three teams. They'll need better goaltending though.

Hell of a shift from Studenic. Hits crossbar from the high slot, then in his own zone, edges out Sam Steel in the corner for a loose puck, and carries it through all three zones to set up the tying goal. He won't get an assist, but it was a great effort from him all-around. I've been impressed by his strength along the boards too.